Jul 24, 2023

Sara Lynn Graham, 62, of Star passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Troy, officiated by Rev. H.C. Bowman. The family will receive friends in the church one hour prior to the...

Jul 22, 2023

Josephine Hough Owens, 82, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Troy Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Richard Lynthacum. Burial will follow at Hamer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Gilead.

Born November 28, 1940 in Richmond County,...

Jul 21, 2023

Doris Manship Smart of Laurinburg passed away at age 84, Friday, July 21, 2023 in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

A family celebration of life will be held privately. Location and date to be determined.

Born September 28, 1938 in Scotland County, she was a loving daughter of the late Bruce P. Manship and Allene Hester Manship....

Jul 16, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Alexander Whitley, 80, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Biscoe, officiated by Rev. Mike Greene. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

Born...

Jul 11, 2023

Robert Orlando (Landis) Bennett, 60, of Troy, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel in Troy, officiated by Pastor Hampton Bennet. A public visitation will be held Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m....

Jul 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Leviner Locklear, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Michael Malpass and Pastor Tracy Gross.  Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery in Gibson.

Jul 10, 2023

Retired Colonel Charles Baxter Winn, II, took his final flight, surrounded by his family at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023.

A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Southside Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Vanlene Nelson and Rev. Thomas Simpson. The family will receive friends at...

Jun 27, 2023

Eric Johnathon Heaton, 38, of Laurinburg passed away on June 27, 2023.

A funeral service will be at 4:00 PM, Friday, June 30, 2023 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel officiated by Rev. Jerry Mims. Burial will follow at Union Light Baptist Church Cemetery in Maxton.

Born on June 24, 1985, in Scotland...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael Glenn Smith, 53, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Morrison Manor.

A memorial service at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines with the Rev. Pat Grace officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.

Michael was born on December 5, 1969, in Scotland County, the...

Jun 24, 2023

Louvenia Williams McRae, 73, of Laurinburg, died Saturday, June 24, 2023 New Hanover Regional Hospital.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Fairley’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Blanche Williams.

Born on August 24, 1949 in Scotland County, NC, she was a daughter of...

Jun 21, 2023

Dwight David Williams, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Tony Sedberry. Burial will follow at Holly Mount Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Gilead. The family will receive friends...

Jun 19, 2023

Alvin Charlie Bowles, 85, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Blackwood Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Tim Hawks. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Jun 14, 2023

Clayton Franklin Pittman, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Born on February 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Clayton and Mildred Louise Craft Pittman.  A lifelong resident of Scotland County, Clayton spent his career in the textile industry. He loved...

Jun 9, 2023

Willodeen Dukes Stewart, 94, of Laurinburg, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, at Morrison Manor. Born on November 16, 1928, in Kingstree, South Carolina, she dedicated her life to her family, her students, and her community.

There will be a memorial service at 1:30 pm, Sunday, June 11, 2023 at...

Jun 4, 2023

Paul Ray Spivey, a loving and kind man known for his friendliness, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Candor, North Carolina. Born on August 4, 1963, in Montgomery County, Paul was 59 years old at the time of his passing.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.

Paul was a...

May 31, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Alfred Alexander, 84, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Troy, with Rev. Carl Burrow officiating.

Born April 21, 1939, in Montgomery County, he...

May 27, 2023

John Quincy Young, 66, was born August 15, 1956 to the late John Quincy Broadway and Mary Geneva Young of Troy. He departed his earthly life on May 27, 2023. John was raised in Montgomery County where he attended Montgomery County Public Schools.

A graveside service will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at...

May 26, 2023

Charolette Ann Smith Sampson, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Firsthealth Hospice House.

There will be no services at the family’s request.

Born November 10, 1944 in Sullivan County, TN, she is the daughter of the late Ernest Boyd  and Bessie Lee Smallwood Smith. She was her husband’s whole life and...

May 25, 2023

Gerlene “Jerri” Freeman Cranford, age 69, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital.

The family will hold a private service on June 3, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 pm at their home.

Born June 14, 1953 in Swain County, she is the daughter of the late John and Chloe Styles Freeman.  She...

May 25, 2023

Roger Eugene Lucas, age 58, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Montgomery Memorial Hospital.

Born March 21, 1965 in Montgomery County, he is the son George Lee Lucas, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Sykes Lucas. Roger liked horseshoes and tinkered with everything.  He was always there to help and loved visiting with his friends....